I agree; Laura is under no obligation whatever to invite these children.

I really wonder at the reality check Nelly must require to think that it is even remotely appropriate to expect this when she's only been dating the father for a month. Especially considering her track record. Ten dollars says that she breaks up with him before the actual invitations go out.

I agree; Laura is under no obligation whatever to invite these children.

I really wonder at the reality check Nelly must require to think that it is even remotely appropriate to expect this when she's only been dating the father for a month. Especially considering her track record. Ten dollars says that she breaks up with him before the actual invitations go out.

... I'll see your ten, and raise you 20 that she will then want to bring her new[er] BF (with his children...)

Oh, yes, and I am wondering what the rule is about that. What happens if a +1 becomes a different +1 by the time the invitation is printed and sent?

I can't decide whether Nelly is presumptuous or merely clueless.

If it's a generic "plus 1" then the guest is entitled to bring whom they please, so in theory could "substitute" whomever they are dating when they receive the invitation.

The host would be foolish to assume that they know who the "plus 1" would be - if they wish it to be a specific partner or similar then that person should be invited individually or named on the invitation, not just listed as "plus 1". Or just not give a plus 1 at all if they think the person's dating life is too erratic and are concerned about who it might end up being!